Will and Will


Checks and Balances

  • makes sure that one branch isn't more powerful than another
  • checks can block actions from another branch
  • judicial branch can check the actions of the other 2 branches
  • Supreme court can declare that a law, and a treaty is unconstitutional
  • the balances let each branch play some role in the power and actions
  • the power of the Judicial branch is balanced against the other branches
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Legislative Branch



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Judicial Branch


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Executive Branch